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Property Overview
Prime value-for-money home in a wonderful location, with highly rated elementary and middle schools less than half a mile away. Ideal for an active social life and wellness-focused lifestyle, thanks to 1,300 nearby restaurants, extensive parks, gyms, and health centers, plus on-site fitness or wellness options. Strong transit access and walkability support convenient, environmentally conscious daily living.
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Less expensive- Middle school nearby
- Elementary school nearby
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About 252 S 16th St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 29% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Rittenhouse Square.
Traditional apartments vary in size for the small studios to two bedroom apartments. In a wonderful location, just off the heart of one of the finest destination spots in Philadelphia.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Rittenhouse Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19102 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Rittenhouse Square
2-bedroom apartments at 252 S 16th St cost about 29% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of May 23 2026.
Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,784 |
| July 2024 | $1,790 |
| August 2024 | $1,771 |
| September 2024 | $1,753 |
| October 2024 | $1,750 |
| November 2024 | $1,750 |
| December 2024 | $1,751 |
| January 2025 | $1,763 |
| February 2025 | $1,790 |
| March 2025 | $1,773 |
| April 2025 | $1,782 |
| May 2025 | $1,800 |
| June 2025 | $1,802 |
| July 2025 | $1,810 |
| August 2025 | $1,796 |
| September 2025 | $1,783 |
| October 2025 | $1,747 |
| November 2025 | $1,714 |
| December 2025 | $1,700 |
| January 2026 | $1,698 |
| February 2026 | $1,700 |
| March 2026 | $1,727 |
| April 2026 | $1,750 |
| May 2026 | $1,751 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,298 |
| July 2024 | $2,443 |
| August 2024 | $2,436 |
| September 2024 | $2,158 |
| October 2024 | $2,120 |
| November 2024 | $2,632 |
| December 2024 | $2,642 |
| January 2025 | $2,596 |
| February 2025 | $2,533 |
| March 2025 | $2,486 |
| April 2025 | $2,872 |
| May 2025 | $3,029 |
| June 2025 | $3,015 |
| July 2025 | $3,120 |
| August 2025 | $3,263 |
| September 2025 | $3,320 |
| October 2025 | $3,233 |
| November 2025 | $3,042 |
| December 2025 | $2,878 |
| January 2026 | $2,772 |
| February 2026 | $2,784 |
| March 2026 | $2,844 |
| April 2026 | $2,731 |
| May 2026 | $2,592 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years ago | $1,650 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 252 S 16th St
Albert M. Greenfield School
2200 chestnut st
philadelphia, PA, 19103
K-8Public
B+
Acelero Learning - Marshall Street Center
949 north marshall st
philadelphia, PA, 19123
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Jefferson Center
900 w jefferson st
philadelphia, PA, 19122
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 1
1801 north 23rd st
philadelphia, PA, 19121
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 2
1801 north 23rd st
philadelphia, PA, 19121
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia, PA
Getting around Philadelphia near 252 S 16th St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 252 S 16th St, Philadelphia
Groceries
10/10
Several grocery stores nearby
Shopping
10/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Variety of cafés right on the street
Restaurants
10/10
Variety of restaurants right on the street
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
10/10
Variety of bars right on the street
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252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA
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3A
2 Beds
1 Bath
$1,650
Central Heat • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry
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